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040-003939848 Collection Area Endangered Archives Programme

661. EAP838/1/7/3/171

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/7/3/171
Title:
Scope & Content:
Rani Pokhari, meaning queen's pond, was built in 1670 AD by King Pratap Malla. He had the tank constructed to console his queen who was distraught with grief after their son was trampled to death by an elephant. He had water collected from various holy places and river confluences in Nepal and I...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1950s-1970s
Extent:
1 Tiff image